1. your doctorate is complete - what does that mean for you personally?
For me personally, completing my doctorate marks a milestone in self-realisation and scientific endeavour. It is the result of years of research and hard work, which has not only given me in-depth expertise, but also valuable skills for my future career.
2. what is your dissertation about?
It is about the conceptual design, realisation and experimental characterisation of miniaturised plasma actuators based on dielectric surface barrier discharges (SDBD). The work also includes an investigation into whether and how such actuators could be used to reduce or prevent the icing of aerodynamic surfaces in the future. In addition, we have succeeded in developing a technological process with which SDBD plasma actuators in MEMS technology can be integrated into a curved aerodynamic surface, such as the wing surface of an aeroplane.
3. what was a highlight or special experience in connection with your doctorate?
It was certainly a highlight that my results were also recognised at international conferences, such as the AIAA Aviation Conference in the USA.
4. what plans do you have for your professional future?
I am shaping my professional future with the aim of first gaining in-depth industry experience in order to strengthen the foundation of my doctorate with real-world business expertise. At the same time, I will complete my MBA at OTH Regensburg, which I already started during the corona period, and thus deepen my business knowledge - an opportunity that was opened up to me by the BayWISS scholarship I received earlier.
5. what tips can you give future doctoral students?
I would advise future doctoral candidates to always remain curious and persistent in their research and never underestimate networking, as the exchange with colleagues can provide decisive impetus. It is also essential to maintain good time management and to consciously allow yourself breaks in order to keep the spirit of research alive in the long term.
6 Why did you choose OTH Regensburg for your doctorate?
I chose OTH Regensburg for my doctorate because of its strong focus on application-orientated research and the opportunity to work on exciting industrial projects at the same time. The university's technically well-equipped faculties offered me the ideal conditions for developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
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